[Elecraft] [KPA500]KPA500 power cord question

[Don Wilhelm]

  Larry,

You should look at it from a slightly different perspective.  If the 
current load on your 120 volt AC receptacle is large, then you would 
need to consider additional current for the KPA500.
I might also add that if one is considering additional wiring to the 
hamshack location to provide power for the KPA500, then (and only then) 
would a 240 volt run be desirable.

The KPA500 will run nicely on a 120 volt AC receptacle, so only in the 
case where the existing 120 volt receptacles are maxed out in the 
hamshack would I consider running a separate 240 volt line to power the 
KPA500.

In other words, it all depends on what you have for AC power in the 
hamshack right now.
I have a dedicated 120 volt 20 amp circuit to my hamshack location, and 
I do not intend to run a separate 240 volt line for any amplifier unless 
it becomes absolutely necessary.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/3/2011 1:59 PM, K2GN wrote:
> GA,
>
> I am in the process of rebuilding my shack and planning for the future.
>
> I will order a KPA500 and want to be ready for it power wise.
>
> I want to run it on 220V as it is available in a nearby panel.
>
> Question is:
>
> The manual states for 220V operation I would need an adaptor or new plug on
> the power cord.
>
> Is this a choice that I have as far as wall outlet and matching plug? If so,
> no problem, my electrician can fix it up.
>
> If it's some special, I need specs for it.
>
> Thank you in advance,
>
> de K2GN - Larry<mailto:k2gn at k2gn.com>   - http://k2gn.com<http://k2gn.com/>
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